12 PalletCentral • January-February 2019 palletcentral.com
UR INDUSTRY: In every single home and business,
goods are brought on a wooden pallet. The
industry supports and reinvests in communities
while creating jobs and boosting local economies.
the full content at palletcentral.com/predictions.
For more than 70 years, the National Wooden
Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) has been
the foremost representative and advocate for the
wood packaging industry. The NWPCA Board,
committees, and staff work on the projects and
products necessary to help your business succeed,
while adapting to new realities and changing times.
As we share some highlights from 2018,
NWPCA staff brings you some of the stories and
headlines about the wood packaging industry being
heard by our members, our partners, and your
customers.
Build a Stronger Global Community
NWPCA unites our global membership. We
built a stronger community, both nationally and
globally, and set record numbers for membership
and events. The Interpal fall conference, co-hosted
with the Canadian Wood Pallet & Container
Association, had over 620 in attendance from 25
countries. The event was a strategic opportunity for
NWPCA to invest and launch the Global Wood
Packaging Forum website with so many global
leaders in attendance.
Through advocacy efforts, communications and
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